About

• Role Overview
• The Senior Group Financial Controller – Leases Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accounting, reporting, and compliance of lease transactions at Group level, ensuring full alignment with U.S. GAAP Lease Accounting Standard for Mars. This role plays a key part in financial consolidation, technical accounting guidance, and strengthening internal controls related to lease portfolios across all entities.

It is part of the Group Financial Control Team and will be responsible for

• • Reporting from Oracle to Mars reporting system on a 13 periods basis.
• • Coordination of the closing and reporting process for the countries within the MVHE Group
• • Implementation of accounting policies and guidelines based on the Mars finance manual.
• • Balance sheet reviews for countries and group.
• • Internal controls (ICE) with focus on General accounting
• Key Responsibilities related to leases accounting
• • Lead the Group-wide accounting for leases in accordance with U.S. GAAP Lease Accounting Standard for Mars
• • Ensure accurate recognition and measurement of right-of-use (ROU) assets, lease liabilities, interest expenses, and depreciation.
• • Oversee periodical, quarterly, and annual closing activities related to leases.
• • Review and validate lease data, calculations, and journal entries from subsidiaries.
• • Manage lease accounting systems and ensure data integrity and completeness.
• • Support the Group consolidation process with a focus on lease-related balances and disclosures.
• • Analyze lease-related financial impacts on EBITDA, net debt, cash flow, and key performance indicators.
• • Prepare and review Group reporting packages and reconciliations related to leases.
• • Collaborate with local finance teams to ensure consistent accounting policies and practices.
• • Design and improve internal controls and processes related to lease accounting.
• • Participate in system implementations, upgrades, or automation initiatives related to lease management tools.
• • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation for lease transactions.
• Key Requirements
• • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) preferred.
• • 7–10+ years of experience in financial control, technical accounting, or audit within an international environment.
• • Expertise in US GAAP, consolidation, and complex accounting topics related to business combinations.
• • Experience in Group reporting and consolidation is highly desirable.
• • Background in Big 4 audit firms is a plus.
• • Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills.
• • Strong leadership and project management capabilities, with experience coordinating cross-functional and international teams.
• • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and executives.
• • Fluency in English is mandatory; additional languages are a strong plus.
• • Availability to travel internationally as required.
• Key Competencies
• • Strategic and value-oriented mindset
• • Strong ownership and accountability
• • Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• • High level of financial rigor and attention to detail
• • Influential and credible business partner
• • Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical mindset.
• • Ability to manage complex data and multiple stakeholders.
• • Proficiency in ERP and lease accounting systems
• What We Offer
• • A key role at Group level with high visibility and impact.
• • Exposure to international operations and cross-functional collaboration.
• • Dynamic and evolving environment with opportunities to drive process improvements.

About AniCura

• AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specialized in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices 15 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12.000 passionate veterinary professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health Europe, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.
• If this sounds like you
• Please contact Esther van Berkel, Group Corporate Recruiter, who will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.
• AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.